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The United Football League said it will move the Birmingham Stallions to a new market and relocate the Houston Gamblers for 2027, adding two replacement markets and outlining a plan to grow to 10 teams by 2028 and possibly 12 by 2030, as owners push for long-term sustainability and broader geographic reach (with Oklahoma City among the targets).
Kamaru Usman, nearing 40 and 1-4 in his last four fights, is considering retirement after a unanimous decision loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC Fight Night 281 in Oklahoma City, saying he’ll sit with coaches and family to decide whether it’s worth continuing.
RJ Harris made a splash in his UFC debut by stopping Alvin Hines with a right uppercut at 1:40 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night 281 in Oklahoma City, extending his unbeaten record to 6-0 with five finishes. Hines, in his second UFC appearance, dropped to 0-2 in the promotion. Harris celebrated the win emotionally and revealed his wife is expecting their first child.
Dricus Du Plessis earned a unanimous decision over Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night 281 in Oklahoma City, signaling a return to title contention after his belt loss to Khamzat Chimaev, as fellow fighters reacted to the result.
UFC Oklahoma City featured a mix of finishes and decisions: Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani outpointed Seokhyeon Ko over three tight rounds for a unanimous decision; Ezra Elliott dominated Damien Anderson to a 30-27, 29-28, 29-28 decision; Alden Coria edged Stewart Nicoll via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28); Felipe Franco stopped Levi Rodrigues Jr. by TKO in round 2; RJ Harris knocked out Alvin Hines in round 1; and Dione Barbosa submitted Alice Melisano with a standing rear-naked choke, rounding out a card that mixed grit, groundwork, and early stoppages.
Islam Makhachev predicts Dricus Du Plessis will defeat Kamaru Usman in UFC Oklahoma City, citing Usman's bad knees and limited wrestling as key factors, even as Usman has moved up to middleweight.
MMA Fighting covers UFC Oklahoma City, headlined by a pivotal middleweight bout between Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman, with Jared Cannonier facing Christian Leroy Duncan in the co-main and a slate of prelims, all airing on Paramount+ from the Paycom Center.
Two former UFC champions, Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman, collide in the UFC Oklahoma City headliner for Fight Night 281 at the Paycom Center, airing on Paramount+. Du Plessis, a former middleweight king, hasn’t fought since last August when he relinquished the title to Khamzat Chimaev, while Usman hasn’t competed since June, returning in a marquee matchup that pits a middleweight contender against a longtime welterweight champ.
No. 2 Texas will open the 2026 Women’s College World Series against No. 7 Tennessee in Oklahoma City after defeating Arizona State in the Austin Super Regional; first pitch times and TV designations are still to be announced. Texas is the defending champion and ended last season by beating Tennessee in OKC. Tennessee, making its 10th WCWS appearance, is chasing its first title. The WCWS uses a two-loss elimination bracket, with two teams eventually playing a best-of-three final; if Tennessee beats Texas, UT will move on to face the winner of Texas Tech vs. Mississippi State.
UFC Fight Night lands at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on July 19, featuring a middleweight bout between Brad Tavares and Marc-Andre Barriault; prelims start at 9:00 PM UTC and the main card airs at 12:00 AM UTC on Paramount+.
A Sunday night shooting at a lake-side party near Arcadia Lake in Edmond, Oklahoma, injured at least 13 people and sent several to hospitals with varying conditions; police say they are interviewing victims and witnesses and have not announced any arrests as investigators search for suspects.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announced a 15-year naming-rights deal for the new downtown arena, now named Continental Coliseum, with an opening targeted for late summer 2028 for the 2028-29 season. The Thunder will continue to play at Paycom Center until then, and the partnership includes expanded community initiatives, including literacy and education programs across Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City secured seven medal events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics through a long-term sports development strategy, transforming its identity with facilities like Riversport OKC and the Women's College World Series, leveraging its sports infrastructure and community engagement to become a notable Olympic host city.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has signed a four-year, $285 million extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, making it the highest annual salary in NBA history. The MVP and NBA Finals MVP in the same season, Gilgeous-Alexander has become a key figure for the Thunder, leading them through a successful rebuild and achieving historic individual accomplishments during their championship run.
Thirty years after a devastating bombing, Oklahoma City has transformed its identity, highlighted by winning its first NBA championship, symbolizing its resilience and broader efforts to redefine its image beyond the tragic event.